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got load of basil...pesto recipe anyone?

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HairyIrene · 04/10/2007 18:01

well, its 5 oz, free from kindly my salad man..
is it enough to make reasonable amount of pesto or ... any other ideas..??

tia

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sputnik · 04/10/2007 18:26

Sounds like a good amount. Add garlic, pine nuts (you can substitute cashews), salt and lots of olive oil. Serve with parmesan

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nappyaddict · 04/10/2007 18:32

yep. add some cheese, olive oil, walnuts/pinenuts and whizz it all up in a blender

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HairyIrene · 04/10/2007 19:06

sputnik, nappy addict thanks
will be motar and pestling soon (no blender)

have pine nuts too, short on parmesean though...argh!

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PestoPumpkinMonster · 04/10/2007 19:08

Helloooooooooooo!!

You called?

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sputnik · 04/10/2007 19:17

It tastes better done by hand

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HairyIrene · 04/10/2007 19:22

aw, sputnik, you make me feel better about my cave man ways!

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nappyaddict · 04/10/2007 19:39

ha ha i haven't the patience to do it by hand

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HairyIrene · 04/10/2007 20:16

well nappyaddict..ahh, it'll get the rage out and you will just have to admire my toned upper arms...

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